Moccasin
Also known as: Princess Ivory, Milk Tooth, White Blush, Verve
A vivid orange with a warm and inviting character, Moccasin works beautifully for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.96:1 on black clears AA.
Moccasin color codes
- HEX
- #FBEBD6
- RGB
- rgb(251, 235, 214)
- RGBA
- rgba(251, 235, 214, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 82%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 15%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(93.9 3.1 12.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.7% 0.033 74.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: antiquewhite#FAEBD7 · ΔE 0.4
- RAL 1013 — Oyster white#E3D9C6 · ΔE 4.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Moccasin works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Moccasin
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Moccasin by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.96:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Moccasin background: #000000
Palettes featuring Moccasin
Moccasin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moccasin
Moccasin triad
Similar colors
- Pita#F5E7D2 · ΔE 1.3
- Fondant#F4E2CF · ΔE 2.3
- Escargot#FFF1D8 · ΔE 2.4
- Long Beach#FAEFDF · ΔE 2.4
- Buttercream#EFE0CD · ΔE 2.5
- White Sand#F5EBD8 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moccasin is closest to Cotton Boll.
Moccasin FAQs
What color is Moccasin?
Moccasin is a light orange with the hex code #FBEBD6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 82% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Moccasin?
The hex code for Moccasin is #FBEBD6. In RGB it's rgb(251, 235, 214), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 2%).
What colors go well with Moccasin?
Moccasin pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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